ArticleJournal of education and health promotion2021
Workplace physiotherapy for musculoskeletal pain-relief in office workers: A pilot study.
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- The correlation between workplace ergonomics and musculoskeletal complains in Iranian technical and vocational training organization; a semi-quantitative study to provide preventive educational strategies.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Trunk stability and breathing exercises superior to foam rolling for restoring postural stability after core muscle fatigue in sedentary employees.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- The impact of postoperative pain interventions on circadian rhythm disruptions: mechanisms and clinical implications.Frontiers in neuroscience · 2025Review
- Exploring the Moderating Effect of Musculoskeletal Pain on Technostress-Induced Burnout: A Cross-Sectional Study of Bank Employees.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- A Comprehensive Workplace Exercise Intervention to Reduce Musculoskeletal Pain and Improve Functional Capacity in Office Workers: A Randomized Controlled Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Fatigue and recovery-related changes in postural and core stability in sedentary employees: a study protocol.Frontiers in physiology · 2024Article
- Effect of a massage chair (BFM-M8040) on neck and shoulder pain in office workers: A randomized controlled clinical trial.Heliyon · 2023Article
- Diaphragmatic breathing exercises in recovery from fatigue-induced changes in spinal mobility and postural stability: a study protocol.Frontiers in physiology · 2023Article
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Abstract
backgroundMusculoskeletal pain is highly prevalent among office workers and causes high costs to the public health system. Strategies including education and exercise are recommended, with major benefits when conducted by physical therapists in the occupational environment. However, the required investment is uncommon among companies. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a multimodal physiotherapy intervention to relieve musculoskeletal pain in office workers. MATERIALS AND
methodsThe study employed a single group study with a pre-post study design and was conducted at Universidad San Jorge in 2018. Outcome variables were: workplace ergonomics (INSHT Guide), existence and severity of musculoskeletal disorders (Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire), musculoskeletal pain intensity (Numeric Rating Scale), and Clinical Global Impression Scale. Office workers in a university setting (
resultsAt baseline, cervical spine (54%), shoulder (42%), and lumbar regions (37.5%) were the most symptomatic regions according to the Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire. Even if the proportion of symptomatic areas did not decrease significantly after the intervention, a great reduction of musculoskeletal pain intensity was observed after the program in the cervical (
conclusionsThese results support that a multimodal physiotherapy program can relieve work-related musculoskeletal pain in office workers and serve as a basis for future controlled trials.
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